By Michael Foli Jackidy
Amedzofe (V/R), March 12, GNA – Authorities of the Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education (AMECO) at Amedzofe in the Ho West District of the Volta Region have appealed to government and stakeholders for critical infrastructure support to enhance teaching and learning.
Dickson Tsey, Principal of the College, said rising demand for teacher education was putting pressure on existing facilities. He made the appeal during the matriculation of 333 new students for the 2025/2026 academic year on March 11.
Dr Tsey expressed appreciation to the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) and the Member of Parliament for Ho West, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, for including the college in ongoing emergency educational infrastructure projects nationwide.
He said the college had secured funding for a lecture hall complex, which would significantly improve academic work.
Despite the support, Dr Tsey said the college still faced pressing infrastructure challenges, including the need for a modern auditorium to host major events. He noted that the current facility could accommodate only about 200 students, leaving many outside during programmes.
He also appealed for additional staff bungalows to address accommodation challenges, explaining that although the college commissioned a six-unit bungalow last year, demand remained high, with some lecturers commuting long distances daily.
The Principal further called for improvements to the internal road network, particularly the stretch from the Corner House area to the main gate, which he described as being in poor condition.
He also appealed for the construction of an administration block, noting that the college currently lacked a dedicated administrative complex.
Responding, Francis Dussey, Ho West District Chief Executive, acknowledged the concerns and said efforts were underway to address them.
He noted that although the MP had considered converting the planned lecture theatre project into an auditorium, stakeholders advised that the lecture hall project be completed first, while additional facilities could be pursued later.
On staff accommodation, Mr Dussey said the MP had indicated that his 2026 development focus would include the construction of teachers’ bungalows in the district.
He added that discussions had begun with the Minister for Roads and Highways on improving the campus road network, although no firm commitment had yet been secured.
Negotiations were also ongoing to determine whether the proposed administration block could be included in future development projects for the college.
Mr Dussey expressed optimism that the college would soon receive additional support, particularly for the construction of the auditorium and staff accommodation.
GNA
Edited By: Maxwell Awumah/Audrey Dekalu